NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS
Carrying NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS over FORMER LEHIGH VALLEY RR
1.3 MI NORTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS
The NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS over FORMER LEHIGH VALLEY RR. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117,944 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.9 m (154 ft)
- Deck Width
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 117,944 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M08455S
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS against other structures in Middlesex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS?
NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS inspected?
NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 117,944 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS?
NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS?
NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS and does age affect safety?
NJTPK NSO-NSI RWYS was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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